________ is the net movement of substances from a region of greater concentration to a region of lesser concentration.
A) Osmosis
B) Diffusion
C) Hypertonicity
D) None of the listed responses is correct.

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Diffusion is the process of substances moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Osmosis is specifically the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. Hypertonicity refers to a situation where there is a higher concentration of solutes outside a cell or membrane, causing water to move out of the cell and potentially leading to cell shrinkage. None of the listed responses is correct is not the best choice since diffusion is a correct answer.

________ Is the Net Movement of Substances from a Region